Manipulative behavior refers to a person's use of gaslighting, love bombing, and other behaviors used to gain power or influence over another. These relational tactics often damage another person's ...

Emotional manipulation is a subtle yet powerful form of control that can leave a person feeling confused, guilty and emotionally drained. It often starts with small, seemingly harmless behaviors that ...

Challenges in a relationship are like antigens in a vaccine—they strengthen and build resilience in a partnership. Having the ...

Being in a relationship should make you feel happy, safe, and supported. You should feel like your partner is on your side, not someone who makes you feel small or unsure. But sometimes, things start ...

Ever been in a conversation that left you feeling weirdly guilty, confused, or questioning your own reality? Congrats – you might have just experienced the special joy of being manipulated.

Emotionally abusive partners don’t need to lie outright when they can simply make you doubt your own reality. Here’s how they evade responsibility and keep you guessing. “Plausible deniability” is ...

Manipulation and narcissism are weighty terms, especially when used in the same sentence. But there's a reason they're often uttered in the same breath (and quote tile on Instagram): The two go hand ...

Falling for a narcissist can happen to the best of us. They're often charming and persuasive, sweeping you off your feet before you even realize what's happening. It's not that you're gullible; it’s ...

Many people, especially in toxic relationships or with a history of childhood trauma, have been programmed to believe they're "too sensitive" in their daily lives in the face of gaslighting partners ...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you muster the courage to voice your feelings, only to end up feeling guilty and invalidated? It’s a scenario many of us have experienced. You try to ...